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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.43, 415.94 and 250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.43, 415.94 and 250.70 is: 375.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.43 : 415.94 = 250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.43/415.94 = 250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.43x = 415.94 × 250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.43x = 104,272.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,272.82/277.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.86

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